Written by Emily Dickson
Shurijo Castle Revival Festival is one of Naha’s biggest and most important events, celebrating the legacy of the Kingdom of the Ryukyus.
In past years, the festival was simply known as the Shuri Castle Festival. To signal their determination to restore the castle to its former state, organizers have added “revival” to the name.
The festivities which take place at Shuri Castle are a solemn reenactment of the procession of the Ryukyu King to the three temples near Shurijo Castle. The king would go every year to these three temples to pray for peace and prosperity. It is very striking to see the beautiful Ryukyu traditional dress with the backdrop of Shuri Castle.
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Make Maki-e Urushi Lacquer Art in Kyoto
Learn the art of maki-e, one of Japan's traditional decoration methods applied to lacquerware. This workshop — taught in English — is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about Japanese art and make their own special souvenirs.
Early
Nov
首里城復興祭
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 451 m from Miebashi Station Yui Rail
- 0.7 km from Prefectural Office Station Yui Rail
- 0.7 km from Makishi Station Yui Rail
